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September 6, 2019
5 Most Beautiful Countries in South America
For all you travel freaks out there, South America is unquestionably the most beautiful continent on the plant. Home to one of the most picturesque landscapes, unspoiled jungles, and panoramic beaches, South America, should be your next travel destination if you still haven’t visited.
According to a survey, nearly 100 million foreign tourists visited South America in the past year, which is the highest figure in a decade. If you want more reasons w...
September 5, 2019
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 6, 2019 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 6, 2019 By Josh Garrick
Jamieson Thomson Thomas and Richard Colvin at Mills Gallery
Sept. 6 beginning at 6 pm
In an art exhibition titled “Standoffs and Journeys to Nowhere,” two very special Central Florida Artists – Jamieson Thomson Thomas and Richard Colvin will open their exhibit on September 6. Each has been an important part of the Central Florida art community for decades and both are distinctivel...
September 4, 2019
University of Michigan & NFL star Charles Woodson returns…with Intercept Wine
On a sunny late summer day, right before the kickoff of college football, Ed and I journeyed to the Big House at the University of Michigan for another kind of kickoff–a private reception to introduce Intercept Wine.
Storied University of Michigan Heisman winner Charles Woodson, in his post-NFL career, has turned to winemaking. This fall, in order to reach more of his fans, he has partnered with O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, the seventh largest...
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Mindfulness, Intention, and Self-Care
Another school year has begun, and children, teachers, and families across the US are dealing with locker combinations, teacher meetings, books, backpacks, and the back to school jitters.
While most of the time we look at the hard cold facts of the back to school journey, how often do we stop and look at the bigger picture, the deeper picture, or the other parts of the educational curriculum that are often left out of the official syllabus?
Most...
September 2, 2019
Three Steps to Managing Culture Shock
These three steps were born when I was asked to make a presentation on “How to deal with Culture Shock” before an expatriate group in St Petersburg, Russia. “What can I say about dealing with Culture Shock that has not been already said over and over?” I thought. “How can I present it in a different manner – so that not only these ideas stay with people but that also they are original enough not to repeat everything else out there?”
I spent the next two weeks browsing the web, d...
Helpful Website for Essay Writing and Improving Your Writing Skills
The problem with writing assignments has always existed among students. It doesn’t matter how good the student is and how hard he/she studies, any writing assignment can become a real problem. They require much time and attention, and if you study something technical, you might even not like writing.
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September 1, 2019
College Essay Writing Prompts: How to Get Maximum Results in Just a Few Minutes
What does a writing assignment mean to you? For many students, it’s one of the most tiring and boring tasks of college life. To get an essay for homework means spending several hours trying to formulate the proper words. It means staying at home instead of going out. Students find it difficult to express their thoughts in written form. Moreover, your 2-day long work can result in B, C, D, or even F grade. Nobody wants to waste time. While it’s impossi...
August 28, 2019
Why Lake Tahoe is a hidden gem for boating lovers
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the California-Nevada border. It is particularly famous as a tourist destination for its unique combination of stunning beaches and ski resorts. The lake, which is the largest alpine body of water in the U.S., was formed about two million years ago, and is known for the clarity of its waters and the panorama of surrounding mountains.
Many holiday-goers from California...
August 27, 2019
Getting Right to the Core of Picking Apples with Expert Sarah Brown
“Everyone can tell you an apple experience,” says Sarah Brown, a touch of nostalgia in her voice. “For me, it was Yellow Transparent. Growing up we had a Yellow Transparent apple tree and I would just sit and eat and eat. Every few hours my mom would come by and say, ‘You’re going to get a tummy ache. You’re going to get a tummy ache.’ But I would stay there for hours, then dusk would come and the sun would turn the crops golden and the fireflies wou...
August 26, 2019
Unique, Colorful, & Quirky Day Trips from Florence, Italy
If you're like me, and want to discover the most colorful, quirky things on your journeys, Italy is full of them. If you're looking for day trips from Florence that fulfill these criteria (because, let's face it, another travel criteria, good food, abounds in Italy!), here are 2 of my favorites.
Pescia Fiorentina is located a few hours south of Florence. An ancient small town, Pescia Fiorentina was a 16th century industrial center. In this very sma...
